Cancer patients who miss an urgent referral appointment for their symptoms are 12% more likely to die within 12 months…
Microbes are degrading infrastructure, compounding health implications
Microorganisms growing inside aging buildings and infrastructure are more than just a health issue, according to new research. The research…
Humans more unique than expected when it comes to digesting fatty meals
People have very individualized inflammatory responses to eating a high-fat meal. These were the unexpected results of a study. They…
Drinking tea improves brain health, study suggests
A recent study revealed that regular tea drinkers have better organized brain regions compared to non-tea drinkers.
Routine sparring in boxing can affect brain performance
Routine sparring in boxing can cause short-term impairments in brain-to-muscle communication and decreased memory performance, according to new research.
Machine learning improves the diagnosis of patients with head and neck cancers
Researchers have successfully solved a longstanding problem in the diagnosis of head and neck cancers. The researchers used artificial intelligence…
How astrocytes help the brain process information
New research reveals that noradrenaline plays a key role in how astrocytes — star-shaped cells in the brain closely associated…
Chemical reaction method for more efficient drug production
Researchers have developed a more efficient method to produce the building blocks needed for antibiotics and cancer treatment drugs.
Popular mobile games can be used to detect signs of cognitive decline
New research shows that popular mobile phone games such as Tetris, Candy Crush Saga and Fruit Ninja could provide a…
New cardiac fibrosis study identifies key proteins that translate into heart disease
The formation of excess fibrous tissue in the heart, which underlies several heart diseases, could be prevented by inhibiting specific…